User Guide: PTP 600 Series
Installing a connectorized ODU and antenna
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Mounting the antenna
Mount the antenna according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Spatial diversity
When using separate antennas to achieve spatial diversity, mount one with Horizontal
polarization and the other with Vertical polarization. It is not necessary to mount the
ODU at the mid point between the antennas.
Connecting the ODU and antenna
Connect the ODU to the antenna with cables of type LMR100, LMR200, LMR300,
LMR400 or LMR600. Use the ODU ‘V’ interface for vertical polarization and the ‘H
interface for horizontal polarization (
Figure 1-5
).
NOTE
If separate antennas have been installed for spatial diversity, the antenna
cables will be disconnected from the ODU during the alignment procedure.
Therefore, do not weatherproof the ODU joints until antenna alignment is
complete. Refer to
Aligning separate antennas
on page
6-77
.
Weatherproofing the antenna connections
When dressing the antenna cables, form drip loops near the lower ends. These ensure
that water is not constantly channeled towards the connectors.
Figure 5-11 Forming a drip loop
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